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This is the Index
Hello everyone! This post, which will remain at the the top of this journal indefinitely, is the index post. Inside you'll find links to all sorts of useful information in my journal, and some chunks of text explaining different things about me and about how to reach me if you have questions or comments.
With that said, let's ( proceed! ) -
Some Final Photos
A few final photos from Japan. I've only just gotten them off the camera, as various important cables have been lost up to this point, and it's very strange to look at them again.
For the record, I'm still conflicted about Japan, but I want to return, though if only to "try again" or out of some deeper affection, I can't say.
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6 Months
It has been six months since I got home from Japan, and I don't think the injuries have quite healed ( Read more... ) -
College Essay 1 - common app
Most of my essays for college will be about Japan, so I thought I ought to post them here. Most of these are first drafts-- I'll update them when I edit them, and I appreciate suggestions greatly.
This first one was a practice assignment from my AP Lit class to write an essay from the common application.
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And Farewell.
Well, I might as well say goodbye here. I'm home a good three weeks now, and it's been just as rocky and amazing as coming to Japan was. I suppose I should have some sort of wrap up post talking about how life-changing it all was, but... Not yet. I don't know yet how it's changed me, whether it was the "right choice" or not. People keep asking me ( Read more... ) -
Eloise is Gone
Eloise went home today, and I, being a true friend, got on the 5:55 AM train to arrive in time to see her off at Narita Airport. I cried a little, as did she, but overall it was more busy than anything else. I don't know if anyone I know will be able to make it to my departure, so y'all better be at my coming-home party.
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A Quick Update
It’s been a busy and emotional time since I last updated, and as it’s not through yet I’ll be brief ( Read more... )